“A 4-day win is a simple method for breaking large, overwhelming goals into comfortable, bite-sized pieces that are accomplished over a four-day period and anchored with rewards to encourage positive behaviour. Once you complete a 4-day win, you take your buzz of accomplishment and create another one.”

The steps are:

Pick a big goal.
Then decide what you could accomplish in one day on that goal. For example, if you want to write a book, a one day goal might be to create the outline and table of contents or sales page/back cover.

Cut the goal in half.
Chunk that one day goal down by cutting it in half until it seems manageable to accomplish in 4 days. For example, if you want to write a chapter of your book, cut that in half – write 20 pages. Cut that in half – write 10 pages. Keep reducing the goal until you know you can absolutely complete it within 4 days.

Identify a reward.
Identify a small reward for daily accomplishments toward your 4 day goal, such as a bubble bath with a good book or a treat that you like to have. Post your daily goals and mini-rewards where you can see them, and track your progress each day.

Identify a 4-day reward.
Identify a motivating reward for completing the 4 day goal. Choose something small but something that will motivate you to finish. It might be something like a massage or a pedicure or a special lunch with a friend.For your bigger, main goal – I also recommend choosing a big reward. For example, it could be a weekend spa getaway. I am going to treat myself to a trip to Tuscany when I complete my really big goal!

Ensure that the action and reward are linked.
Be sure you follow through on rewarding yourself. Don’t reward yourself if you don’t meet the goal.

What a great way to chunk down a goal into doable pieces. String a number of four day wins in place, and step by step you will achieve your big goals! Rich Schefren made a number of posts on building more fun into your business and taking more time off.

This strategy will help me because I always have big ideas but have trouble following through. I like the idea of linking smaller goals to a reward. I think that’s what’s been missing for me – all work and no play! I’m going to book a massage to motivate me this week. 🙂

What are your goals and what rewards will motivate you to achieve them?

[tags] small business success, martha beck [/tags]

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